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===Doncaster Rovers (1st period)===
===Doncaster Rovers (1st period)===
In summer 1981 he was signed by manager [[Billy Bremner]] of Doncaster,<ref>{{cite web|title=Doncaster Event|url=http://www.sinceresupport.com/pdf/doncaster_event.pdf|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref> coming on as substitute to play his first match on 5 September in a 2–2 draw against [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] at [[Ashton Gate Stadium|Ashton Gate]] in Division 3.<ref name=mad /><ref name=profile /> He scored his first goal 10 days later in a 1–1 draw at [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]] in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]].<ref name=mad>{{cite web|title=Doncaster Rovers season 1981–82|url=http://www.doncasterrovers-mad.co.uk/results_fixtures/1981_1982/doncaster_rovers/index.shtml|publisher=Donny Mad|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref><ref name=viva>{{cite web|title=Can You Remember The First Time?|url=http://popularstand.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/can-you-remember-the-first-time/|publisher=Viva Rovers|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref> As a 20-year-old, he went on to score 5 goals in 49 appearances that first season. In 1985, he was a member of the Rovers side that beat then high flying [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|QPR]] in the third round of the [[FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=rovers v qpr '85|url=http://vivarovers.wordpress.com/511985-2/|publisher=Viva Rovers|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref> His time at the club ended after an incident on the team coach with manager [[Dave Cusack]].<ref name=profile>{{cite web|title=Colin Douglas profile|url=http://www.doncasterrovers.co.uk/players/DtoF/Douglas,Colin.htm|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref>
In summer 1981 he was signed by manager [[Billy Bremner]] of Doncaster,<ref>{{cite web|title=Doncaster Event |url=http://www.sinceresupport.com/pdf/doncaster_event.pdf |accessdate=18 December 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050824103328/http://www.sinceresupport.com:80/pdf/doncaster_event.pdf |archivedate=24 August 2005 |df=dmy }}</ref> coming on as substitute to play his first match on 5 September in a 2–2 draw against [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] at [[Ashton Gate Stadium|Ashton Gate]] in Division 3.<ref name=mad /><ref name=profile /> He scored his first goal 10 days later in a 1–1 draw at [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]] in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]].<ref name=mad>{{cite web|title=Doncaster Rovers season 1981–82|url=http://www.doncasterrovers-mad.co.uk/results_fixtures/1981_1982/doncaster_rovers/index.shtml|publisher=Donny Mad|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref><ref name=viva>{{cite web|title=Can You Remember The First Time?|url=http://popularstand.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/can-you-remember-the-first-time/|publisher=Viva Rovers|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref> As a 20-year-old, he went on to score 5 goals in 49 appearances that first season. In 1985, he was a member of the Rovers side that beat then high flying [[Queens Park Rangers F.C.|QPR]] in the third round of the [[FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=rovers v qpr '85|url=http://vivarovers.wordpress.com/511985-2/|publisher=Viva Rovers|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref> His time at the club ended after an incident on the team coach with manager [[Dave Cusack]].<ref name=profile>{{cite web|title=Colin Douglas profile|url=http://www.doncasterrovers.co.uk/players/DtoF/Douglas,Colin.htm|accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref>


===Rotherham United===
===Rotherham United===

Revision as of 18:43, 27 November 2016

Colin Douglas
Personal information
Full name Colin Francis Douglas
Date of birth (1962-09-09) 9 September 1962 (age 62)
Place of birth Hurlford, Scotland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Centre Forward / Right Back
Youth career
-1977 Kilmarnock Colts
1977– Ayr United
-1980 Bellfield BC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1981 Celtic 0 (0)
1981–1986 Doncaster Rovers 222 (48)
1986–1988 Rotherham United 83 (4)
1988–1993 Doncaster Rovers 192 (5)
1993–1994 Bridlington Town
1994–2000 Armthorpe Welfare
2000–2002 Hatfield Main
2002– Armthorpe Welfare
Managerial career
-2000 Armthorpe Welfare
2000–2002 Hatfield Main
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Colin Francis Douglas "Duggie" (9 September 1962) is a former Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward and right back for Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United. He shares the record of most appearances in all competitions for Doncaster with James Coppinger.[1]

Playing career

Youth

Colin attended St Joseph's school in Kilmarnock.[2] He began as wing half playing for Kilmarnock Colts, then in February 1977 moving to Ayr United.[3] He was at Bellfield Boys Club before moving to Celtic in 1980.[4][5]

Celtic

His first senior club was Celtic, then managed by Billy McNeil. He only played one game for them on 6 October 1980 in the semi final of the Glasgow Cup against Queens Park where he scored his first senior goal in the 76th minute in a 2–0 victory.[6]

Doncaster Rovers (1st period)

In summer 1981 he was signed by manager Billy Bremner of Doncaster,[7] coming on as substitute to play his first match on 5 September in a 2–2 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate in Division 3.[8][9] He scored his first goal 10 days later in a 1–1 draw at Chesterfield in the League Cup.[8][10] As a 20-year-old, he went on to score 5 goals in 49 appearances that first season. In 1985, he was a member of the Rovers side that beat then high flying QPR in the third round of the FA Cup.[11] His time at the club ended after an incident on the team coach with manager Dave Cusack.[9]

Rotherham United

Initially on loan,[4] Douglas started up front for the Millers, then moved to playing full back following an injury.[9]

Doncaster Rovers (2nd period)

He was brought back to Doncaster in 1988 by manager Dave Mackay. "Duggie" was famed for his "never say die" attitude,[2][9] and was named player of the year for the 3rd time in 1991. He ended his career at Doncaster with a still standing all-time record of 468 appearances (444 starts) in all competitions, being 2nd in total league appearances to Fred Emery.

Later career

He moved to Bridlington Town[5][12] who played their Northern Premier League Premier Division home games that season at Doncaster Rovers Belle Vue ground,[13] and then on to be player manager of Armthorpe Welfare and Hatfield Main before returning to Armthorpe as a player in July 2002.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster/doncaster-s-coppinger-proud-of-his-record-as-he-nears-milestone-1-7556295
  2. ^ a b "Colin Douglas, Doncaster Rovers Legend". Donny online. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Trans77.doc – Scottish Football Historical Archive". Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Players who never played a game". Celtic Wiki. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Colin Douglas". Neil Brown. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Celtic player Colin Douglas details". fitbastats.com. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Doncaster Event" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 August 2005. Retrieved 18 December 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ a b "Doncaster Rovers season 1981–82". Donny Mad. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  9. ^ a b c d "Colin Douglas profile". Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Can You Remember The First Time?". Viva Rovers. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  11. ^ "rovers v qpr '85". Viva Rovers. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  12. ^ "Player Profile – Colin Douglas". Non League Daily. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  13. ^ "Club History". Bridlington Town AFC. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  14. ^ "BRODSWORTH BID FOR BENNETT". South Yorkshire Times. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  15. ^ "DOUGLAS BACK AT ARMTHORPE 15/07/2002". Non League Daily. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
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